Hunting Ridge Elem School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Hoffman Est · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Hunting Ridge Elem School Palatine, Illinois | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Hoffman Est, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 2,303 | #47 of 670 |
| National rank | #7959 of 50,301 | #1758 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Palatine | Hoffman Est |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 75.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 23.8%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.2).
- •Hunting Ridge Elem School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 621.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hunting Ridge Elem School better than Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (78.4 vs 75.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hunting Ridge Elem School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Palatine and Hoffman Est in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunting Ridge Elem School: 639. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunting Ridge Elem School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hunting Ridge Elem School is 186th of 2,303 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 47th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).